Gedächtniskirche der Protestation, Speyer

Name: Gedächtniskirche der Protestation
Address: Bartholomäus-Weltz-Platz 5, Speyer, 67346, Germany
Telephone: +49 6232 74327

#5 among attractions in Speyer

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Gedächtniskirche der Protestation, Speyer

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Facts and practical information

The Gedächtniskirche der Protestation is a United Protestant church of both Lutheran and Reformed confessions in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany that commemorates the Protestation at Speyer in defense of the evangelical faith, specifically Lutheranism. Built between 1893 and 1904, the church was constructed in memory of the protest that took place at the Diet of Speyer by the Protestant rulers of the Holy Roman Empire in 1529. The tower is the tallest bell tower in the whole Palatinate at 100 metres. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 49°18'54"N, 8°25'48"E

Address

Bartholomäus-Weltz-Platz 5Speyer 67346 Germany

Contact

+49 6232 74327

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Day trips

Gedächtniskirche der Protestation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Speyer Cathedral, Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Trinity Church, Old Gate.

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Stadtarchiv Speyer, Speyer
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49°19'0"N • 8°26'32"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gedächtniskirche der Protestation?

Nearby attractions include Old Gate, Speyer (6 min walk), Feuerbachhaus, Speyer (7 min walk), Handwerkerbrunnen, Speyer (9 min walk), St. Georgsbrunnen, Speyer (11 min walk).

How to get to Gedächtniskirche der Protestation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gedächtniskirche der Protestation:

Bus

Bartholomäus-Weltz-Platz • Lines: 562 (1 min walk)
Gedächtniskirche • Lines: 563, 572S (2 min walk)

Train

Speyer Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)